asa5510 backup config

[lawsuites]

Hello everyone,

I would like to know how can i backup configs for our asa5510 incase of failure.  Is it simple to just copy configs from command "#show config"?

Also how can enable GUI intrface(asdm) for 5510? is their any security risk enabling GUI?

Thanks

[Maykol Rojas]

Hi There,

There are several ways that you can accomplish this, please refer to the follwoing link

PIX/ASA: Backup and Restore the Security Appliance Configuration Files Using TFTP Server

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/vpndevc/ps2030/products_tech_note09186a008072142a.shtml

Hope it helps.

Mike

[csaxena · Accepted solution]

Hi,

There is no risk in enabling ASDM(GUI interface) on ASA.

Here is the link to configure ASDM : http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/security/asa/asa71/configuration/guide/mgaccess.html#wp1047288

Please ensure incase you are configuring ASDM access from outside that your password is strong and can't be compromised. Also, enable it for selected know hosts.

Once the ASDM is configured, if  you look under the "File" menu in ASDM you will see a few options for  viewing and saving the running config. The easiest way is probably to  select "Show running configuration in new window" and copy or save it  from the window that opens.

Hope this helps. Please reply if you need further assistance.

Regards,

Chirag

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[lawsuites]

thanks Mike and Chirag

[csaxena]

Your welcome Gurpreet. Please mark the post answered for others to refer in future.

Regards,
Chirag